Job Title: Committee of Adjustment Coordinator
Req ID: 28781
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: 23 months
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 11/13/2026
Job Summary
Coordinate the development review process of Minor Variance and Consent applications by facilitating application intake, circulation, technical review, and public hearing disposition in accordance with the legislative requirements of the Planning Act.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Process applications for Minor Variance and Consent including preparation of public hearing notices and decisions
- Respond to phone, email and counter inquiries and provide advice and options to inquiring stakeholders (elected officials, staff, external agencies, resident associations, applicants, planners, architects, engineers, lawyers, the public and other interested parties)
- Prepare and attend Committee of Adjustment hearings to assist the Secretary/Treasurer
- Liaise with stakeholders such as members of Council, Committee members, staff in other departments, external agencies, applicants, the public and other interested parties to facilitate the circulation of information and coordinate the review process
- Maintain accurate record keeping
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- University/College degree in business administration, urban planning, architecture, or a related field
- Experience in a municipal or legal administration would develop skills for some of the job responsibilities (legislative responsibilities) but not the technical (plan reading, planning principles, zoning etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal/conflict resolution, time management, attention to detail and strong report writing skills are all very important.
- Professional designation with Ontario Association of Committees of Adjustment and Consent Authorities, Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians, or Canadian Institute of Planners/Ontario Professional Planners Institute is an additional asset but not required.
- May require some light lifting of supplies. Critical reading, listening and analysis of verbal and written material to understand complex technical or legislative information.
- Primarily office environment.
Hourly Rate/Salary: $38.90 - $51.87 (annual salary $70,807 - $94,410)
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Hybrid Workplace (For full-time permanent and temporary positions)
Organization Unit: LEG/Committee of Adjustment
Department/Division/Section: LEG/Legislative Services Dept , LEG/Office of the City Clerk , Secretariat and Access & Privacy
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
